Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1887-05-21
In THE REALM OF SCIENCE.
by 8. N JELLEY.


misfortune, thrown upon my own resources
for livelihood. By dint Of steady pIac-
tice mastered stenography, became a pro-
hcient typewriter and subsequently, Sc
cured a lucrative position as private secre4
tary 10 Mr.. Banks senior partner Of Banks
Price & Co., publishers.
Last summer, during the fine weather.
found It pleasantsr 10 walk home, instead
Of riding in the crowded street cars, and
usually at tive o'clock 1 donned my hat and
gloves and started on my little Journey
My attention was directed TO q gentleman
OF clerical appearance whom frequently
met at a certain corner. Tall, of fine form
and pleasing address, he was noticeable
among the stream Of commonplace hui
mainly one meets upon a city thorough
fare.
AS the days wore on, the constant meet
ing with this stranger became q matter OF
course, and ceased to wonder at it; and,
In truth, so familiar was his face that
experienced a sense OF. disappointment
when, occasionally, failed to meet him
He was some professional man. thought.
whose business hours were over about the
time mine were, and our ways were Oppo-
site.
One day our eyes met, and was startled
at the peculiar brilliancy of his. They were
blue, shaded by heavy white lashes, and a
curious, lambents tiny flame seemed to
scintillate IN them. He seemed to regard
me with pleasure, for light smile lighted
up his intellectual features, yet his man
ner was so respectful that did not resent
the liberty, and went on my way with
vague wish to form his acquaintance
Two weeks later, while busy with my
typewriter, my silent acquaintance was
ushered into Mr.. Banks office. His name
was Robert Sutherland, and his business
with my employer concerned the pubhca-
ton OF pOnderOus manuscript upon nerv-
Gus diseases and their connection with in
sanity. In q low, well-bred voice he car
ried on a rapid conversation displaying
profound knowledge Of medicine and deep
research In the mysteries Of human all
ments. Apparently engrOssed In my work,
paid strict attention to the conversation,
and happening to look up 1 found him
gazing at me. Again the queer expression
Of his eyes arrested my attention. He
smiled distantly, and slightly inclined his
head in a deferential salute. In few min
dies the interview was ended, and he de-
parted.
In few days he had further business
with Mr.. Banks, and an introduction fol-
lowed, as portions Of his manuscript were
to be put through my typewriter, as Mr..
Sutherland revised 1t. / found him cour-
teous and pleasant, and as I progressed
with the work we became quite friendly.
Upon examining q roll OF closely written
sheets, 1 found an envelope addressed to
me. 1t read as follows:
MISS OnA OINEY-PardOn my seeming for
Wardness in thus coming to you but can
think OF no other agreeable method Of ap-
i
ance, and with the desire TO obtain such, also
TO AFFORD you some diversion, VIII you do me
the honor TO take park drive, tomorrow
ROBERT SUTHERLAND.
My surprise was unbounded. After
thinking the matter over / decided to &C
cept his invitation. He met me at the street
door OF the office, and for two hours was
we'll entertained The park was in full
foliage, the air was balmy and pleasant
and when he lifted me TO the pavement, a
home, / thanked him cordially for the
pleasure had enjoyed.
After his departure remembered tina
his eyes seemed to glitter whenever oul
arms came in contact, or our hands acci-
dentally touched. Deeming it of little mo.
ment, I dismissed the thought from my
mind.
The drive was followed by request t
60 with him to see Mary Anderson II
@Pygmalion and Galatea." Evening fel
with q storm of wind and rain. He cam,
in his coupe, and within its closed doom
We were secure from the bOisterOus ele
ments. Suddenly 1 discovered that ",
were again in the park
I turned to my companion in alarm and
asked:
why have you driven SO far out OF tn
Way?"
4 thought it would be more pleasan
within the gloomy shadows Of the park,
he replied, quietly.
At that instant his face was illuminet
by an electric light, and saw his eye
CLEAN and glitter as If they were hug
diamonds. My heart stood still In horror
An insidious fear crept through my veins
and a mad impulse prompted me to iinl
open the glass doors OF the coupe and LEAF
to the ground AS though he OWNED N.
thoughts, he said:
Keep your seat. It is wet and muddy
and, besides, We are far from the park en-
trance"
aAIr. Sutherland, I replied, summonin
all my courage, and speaking with as mucl
decision as possible, you will do me Ii
favor 10 leave the park at once and drive
my home"
Drive YOU home! Ha, hal That is "a
from my intentions. Miss Ora, can 70
imagine why have brought you here to
aight?"
IL flashed upon me that he was insane
The curious appearance OF his eyes va
nothing more or less than an indication o
madness, and with all the proVsrbial Gun
ming Of a chaotic brain he had planne
some horrible deed and selected me as hi
victim. What should I dO2 My DANCE
was imminent, and must act instantly.
Certainly do not sir; but it seems
me this portion Of the park Is too dark
drive in without danger OF oVerturning OF
conveyance; don't you think sO?'
Perhaps it is, 50 1 Will turn to the driy
further to the left" said he.
The rain began to fall faster and th
wind blew in wilder gusts. OCCASION
flashes Of lightning added painful itel
TO my surroundings but they enabled %
70 see that We we're row on a drive who
led to the main entrance Of the park.
aAre you afraid noWf7 he asked, and
noticed he had observed where We were.
Afraid Why should fear when wit
your"
@Thats right I knew you were nj
afraid Of me. / am your only protector to
night. But see my instrumental he said
producing q fiat leather case, such as sur
geons carry. -Ihey came from Paris
When We get to that light yonder, you ca
examine them
In few moments he had stopped befol
an electric lamp. Quickly opening the cas-
he displayed TO my horrided gaze set {
fine surgical instruments.
-Are they not beauties?" he queriet
turning his brilliant eyes upon me.
Al think they are very hnes" I replied
with gickening dread creeping over ml
Nerving myself TO appear calm, I cor
nnued, But what use can they be 70 yC
to-night2 1 am quite certain you viii NJ
need them"
-Let me explain something to YOU /
said, in a most earnest way. His restlel
manner vanished and his demeanor calme
into that Of scholar about to convey valJ
able secrets Of long study and laborioJ
years of toll @For years have spent tin
aud money In the effort 10 Wrast a seer
from the depths Of nature. and at last
have q clear conception OF that which ha'